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$16.7M grant to train Mich. science, math teachers
Jennifer Granholm and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have announced a $16.7 million grant to train math and science teachers for work in urban school districts in the state.
Scripps Networks Interactive to Acquire Controlling Interest in Travel Channel
Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. , owner and operator of the Food Network and HGTV lifestyle television networks, will enter into a joint venture with Cox Communications Inc.
Facing a tough economy and job insecurities, Kellogg Co. gave more than ever before to United Way of Greater Battle Creek.
Zapata reports loss in Q3; announces name change
Zapata Corp. posted a loss in its third quarter, the company said Wednesday. The Brighton-based holding firm also disclosed plans regarding its merger with the Harbinger Group Inc., which includes a name change - Zapata will be called Harbinger.
MGP Ingredients Appoints Don Tracy CFO
Atchison, KSa ' Tim Newkirk , president and chief executive officer of MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Andersons shares fall on weak 3Q profit
The Andersons Inc., a diversified agricultural and transportation company, said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit fell 90 percent as fertilizer retailers kept inventories lean and its rail group suffered from double-digit declines in rail traffic amid the economic slump.
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Swine flu concerns prompt Kellogg to delete immunity claims from cereal boxes
Kellogg Co. says it will pull immunity claims from its Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes amid the public's growing concern about swine flu.
28 Department of Ag workers to lose jobs
A leaner state government continues to take shape, with dozens of positions shaved in the Department of Agriculture and the Capitol security force.
LaBelle-based citrus business sold
Peace River Citrus Products Inc. in Vero Beach has acquired A. Duda & Sons' frozen concentrated orange and allied juice-related retail, food service and contract packaging business in LaBelle.
RTS Middle School Students to bake bread for CHOW
Something's cooking at Susquehanna Valley's Richard T. Stank Middle School! Actually, something's baking! Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Paula Gray from King Arthur Flour Company will visit the middle school to teach students how to bake bread; and the lessons they learn will help to feed local families! 7th and 8th grade students will start their ...
Archer Daniels Midland Profit Falls on Weak Demand
In this July 2, 2009 file photo, the ADM logo is seen on a tanker truck at the Archer Daniels... In this July 2, 2009 file photo, the ADM logo is seen on a tanker truck at the Archer Daniels Midland Company plant in Decatur, Ill.
Battle Creek-based Kellogg Co. is being called to task by critics who object to the swine flu-conscious claim now bannered in bold lettering on the front of its Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes: 'Now helps support your child's IMMUNITY.' Of all claims posted on cereal boxes, 'this one belongs in the Hall of Fame,' says Kelly Brownell, director of Yale ...
Maker of Twinkies now known as Hostess Brands
As Juliet says to Romeo: Whats in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.So no matter what you called it, a Twinkie would taste as sweet, in that same sugary-white-stuff inside a slightly-greasy-to-the-touch golden sponge cake sort of way.Then again, Hostess Brands does bring to mind Twinkies and Ho Hos and Ding ...
Cramer on BloggingStocks: Assigning blame after Friday's market plunge
Filed under: Coca-Cola , PepsiCo , Market matters , Citigroup Inc. , CIT Group , Kellogg Co , General Mills , Cramer on BloggingStocks TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer wonders whether the big selloff was caused by anxious managers locking in profits.
We've seen some dreadful capital raisings for small investors over the past year but when 241 million new shares in wheat giant AWB start trading today it will go down as one of the worst.
Signs of an improving economy might be in your kitchen or bathroom cupboards. Consumers are showing a willingness to pay a little more to get Colgate toothpaste, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes and Gillette Fusion shavers.
Smart Choices food labels halted on FDA warning
An industry-funded food labeling program was halted on Friday just days after U.S. officials warned they were investigating if nutrition claims on the front of packages were misleading.
Former WA premier takes Wesfarmers role
Former Western Australian premier Alan Carpenter accepted a senior management role with diversified conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd after quitting politics late last month.
Kellogg Credits 17% Ad Spending Boost for Increased Earnings
Kellogg Co. bested industry expectations with third-quarter earnings released this morning, thanks in part to higher ad spending.
Second chance for Willamette Falls Locks, an Oregon treasure
After teetering on the edge of permanent closure for almost two years, the Willamette Falls Locks appear ready to open next year after several months of repairs.
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